Sasankhara Sutta, Sasaṅkhāra-sutta: 1 definition

Introduction:

Sasankhara Sutta means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

On four kinds of persons

one is set free in this life, but after some effort (sasankharaparinibbayi); another is set free when body breaks up; a third is set free in this life, without effort; a fourth is set free when body breaks up even without effort. A.ii.155f

context information

Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

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